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LANCASTER – When he was named Lancaster Police Chief, Tim Charbonneau faced a staffing shortage.

LANCASTER — Local activists have launched a campaign against the Lancaster Fair over a controversial musical act.

Race fans braved rain and thunderstorms Sunday, with some sheltering under a tent at the Jack Daniels Balboa Club, waiting to hear when the NASCAR Chicago

Sia has secretly married her boyfriend Dan Bernard.

Oscar-nominated filmmaker Sam Green is in North Adams with musician JD Samson to map out more of the work, which will premiere next month at the Sundance Film Festival. It

Lancaster Town Manager retiring after 41 years March 10, 2021LANCASTER — It was 41 years ago, that Lancaster Town Manager Ed Samson began his service to the town. In 1979, he joined the Police Department and worked his way through the ranks to eventually become Police Chief. In 2006, Samson decided to take on the role as Town Manager and has been in that role ever since. In regard to his retirement, the charismatic Samson said, "I was always told, youll know when its time. I feel its time....

Man killed in Dalton shooting showed signs of escalation January 06, 2021DALTON — On Dec. 23, the town of Dalton and the surrounding area was alerted to an incident that took place at approximately nine p.m. Sirens were heard blaring from miles away and scanners went from muddled fuzz to constant communication. As details unfolded, neighbors reached out to neighbors to make sure everyone involved or living in close proximity to the scene was safe. Within mere hours, we learned that New Ha...

Man in shooting had arrests, police concerned about behavior December 29, 2020 GMT CONCORD, N.H. (AP) — A man who died during a shooting with a state trooper worked as a chemical engineer for many years, but also had an arrest record on various driving and drug offenses and authorities were concerned about his recent behavior. Mark Clermont, 45, of Whitefield, New Hampshire, died Dec. 23. The attorney general’s office said Trooper Matthew Merrill stopped a vehicle driven by Clermont in Dalt...